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Sleeping too much
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Re: Sleeping too much
Yes thanks
Its quietened down
U sleep well tonight yourself, recharge
Its quietened down
U sleep well tonight yourself, recharge
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Re: Sleeping too much
Hi ladies
I am just back from ICI Immunotherapy conference. My brother wanted me to go to a public lecture so I just headed for the theatre ... and then his voice echoed with my name at the entrance .. so all good. There is a lot of really good science going on here in Australia but the problem is getting it to the cancer patients. I really enjoyed the 3 presenters and then my bro networked a bit and we went off for food. We nattered away til I thought it was late and suggested we catch a tram over the river .. so from 6 - 11.30 whizzed by.
I am glad I saw him and I am glad my son stayed home so I did not feel torm between them.
By camping I mean my son has been horizontal on his bed on computer .. eating snacks only. For the last year he has put out a bit of rubbish and helped bring in a few bags of shopping from the car .. but apart from that ... not done much ..scrambled eggs for my birthday ... I am teacherly I notice any effort. Maybe it is time ... for changes ... quietly in regard to my focus.
@Former-Member possibly I am a very late bloomer. lol ...I am not sure that there was any blossom .. I was trying to talk myself into a gentler softer way of being ... if I point myself in the general direction .. I might get there ...
First I had to get all the pain, junk and loneliness and bitterness out of me ... sorry ... I felt terribly burdened and did not feel at all nice but needed to say it as it was ... but I also wanted the deaths of my siblings not to be in vain .. so tried to make something out of their stories that might help, warn or inspire ... other people.
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@Appleblossom, sounds like a good night, glad it worked out for you & you had time together. "Catching a tram over the river" at night sounds wonderful. You know, I have never been on a tram. Must put this on my bucket list.
You have helped me a lot talking about your sibling loss, wading through the MH system, your music, church, SI, SH, etc. We have a lot in common, even a close relative with terminal cancer. Actually, just realised, that must be hard for you, to lose a 3rd sibling? Make sure you have plenty of support systems on place, strategies to handle that one when it visits you again. You inspires me.
It wasn't a criticism about you, more about my perception, and details are washed down the river of memory loss. So its all good.
Tonight I watched that movie The Intern, with Robert Denero & Ann Hathaway. Good feel good movie.
The disturbing wind has settled a bit, and my heart beat. Hopefully nod off soon. M CE yo see you.
You have helped me a lot talking about your sibling loss, wading through the MH system, your music, church, SI, SH, etc. We have a lot in common, even a close relative with terminal cancer. Actually, just realised, that must be hard for you, to lose a 3rd sibling? Make sure you have plenty of support systems on place, strategies to handle that one when it visits you again. You inspires me.
It wasn't a criticism about you, more about my perception, and details are washed down the river of memory loss. So its all good.
Tonight I watched that movie The Intern, with Robert Denero & Ann Hathaway. Good feel good movie.
The disturbing wind has settled a bit, and my heart beat. Hopefully nod off soon. M CE yo see you.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
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Glad the wind has settled. I used to be a bit contrary about the weather as a mum ... and encourage my kids not to be frightened and get out in the rain and splash in puddles ... but at times it can get annoying.
Its fine @Former-Member but it felt an authentic thought so I respnded.
I am quite anxious about replying at times.. so I like watching everybody's interactions ... and still learning ... when its ok ... to say .. thanks ..or hugz .. or natter ... or finish it up.
Someone pposted a year ago .. that my brother's cancer was his karma .. I think they were trying to be kind to me .. as my bro did rub the money thing in and the optimism thing in .. and still does ...but yes ... it is my 3rd sibling who may be dying too young ... he is 50 today ... he has hopes to come back from Germany with hair and in remission. .. all I can do is offer my love and my company.
Good night trying for earlier shut eye than normal ... for me.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Re: Sleeping too much
Hey @Former-Member ....
You're usually up for coffee by now ....
What's happenin' over your way today ? I'm sitting twiddling my thumbs in the driveway, waiting for D3 ....
Did get a walk in this morning .... no dolphins yet ....
❤
You're usually up for coffee by now ....
What's happenin' over your way today ? I'm sitting twiddling my thumbs in the driveway, waiting for D3 ....
Did get a walk in this morning .... no dolphins yet ....
❤
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Unknown userMember
Re: Sleeping too much
Hi @Faith-and-Hope, I'm up thanks for asking, for I know its been a hard week for you. I've actually, had cuppa and even grilled tomatoes cheese on toast for brunch not long ago. Slack I know it. Trying to move body clock back to normal. Windy & cold today but the big rain cloud bank across the east has moved out to sea. Greens everything up. The sun is out & all the birds have visited, and sang.
Are you OK? Bit less teary? Been thinking of you.
Are you OK? Bit less teary? Been thinking of you.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Much less leaky today @Former-Member .... 😊 .... and had a good nights sleep last night. Looks like my storm has passed too
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WH had a hissy fit over something minor ... stropped off and shut the door .... then about 15mins later did a switch ..... came out cool, calm, collected, contrite, caring ... (lotsa C's there .... but they all fit ...)
Hmmm ... that's new .... but a welcome change .... wondering whether something is starting to dawn .... he was the same this morning too ... actually stopped to eat breakfast with D1 and me ..... second time in a couple of weeks .... instead of holing up in his office with it.
Love to hear your nature descriptions .... it brings me there.
Thanks too .... buying tomatoes .... have bread to use up and cheese slices at home .... tomato and cheese on toast for lunch sounds fab !
😊❤
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WH had a hissy fit over something minor ... stropped off and shut the door .... then about 15mins later did a switch ..... came out cool, calm, collected, contrite, caring ... (lotsa C's there .... but they all fit ...)
Hmmm ... that's new .... but a welcome change .... wondering whether something is starting to dawn .... he was the same this morning too ... actually stopped to eat breakfast with D1 and me ..... second time in a couple of weeks .... instead of holing up in his office with it.
Love to hear your nature descriptions .... it brings me there.
Thanks too .... buying tomatoes .... have bread to use up and cheese slices at home .... tomato and cheese on toast for lunch sounds fab !
😊❤
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Unknown userMember
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Wow F&H, shortly after snapping there was a switch to "cool, calm, collected, contrite, caring ...." You always knew he was in there somewhere. This is encouraging. Really do hope this is the beginning of good changes for your family. Baby steps. An long for you, a real Answer to prayer 🙂
Enjoy your grilled lunch. I sprinkle tumeric & black pepper on the tomatoe before putting cheeze on. Sometimes I put a slice of meat under or Marmite. But my fav grill is asparagus & cheeze. Yum.
Enjoy your grilled lunch. I sprinkle tumeric & black pepper on the tomatoe before putting cheeze on. Sometimes I put a slice of meat under or Marmite. But my fav grill is asparagus & cheeze. Yum.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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The longest stage of this thing is apparently the first one .... the stage of denial .... and hostile to all suggestion that they're choices are not sound .... lasts on average about 7 years .... think we're up to about 5, but it may have started the year before without our awareness it was happening .... has a quiet foot-fall .... ya don't see it comin' ...,
If this is the next stage .... A slow awakening to something not being quite right .... it's not instantaneous .... and they can drift in and out of denial for some time longer .... so it's still gonna be a long road whatever happens ... with a few more stages into recovery beyond the awakening ....
Just taking notes at the moment .... too hard to get my hopes up yet .... gotten used to just observing in a pragmatic way, and fielding the melt-downs and anxiety issues .... waiting
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If this is the next stage .... A slow awakening to something not being quite right .... it's not instantaneous .... and they can drift in and out of denial for some time longer .... so it's still gonna be a long road whatever happens ... with a few more stages into recovery beyond the awakening ....
Just taking notes at the moment .... too hard to get my hopes up yet .... gotten used to just observing in a pragmatic way, and fielding the melt-downs and anxiety issues .... waiting
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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@Former-Member
What sort of asparagus do you use ?
Tinned ? bottled ?
What sort of asparagus do you use ?
Tinned ? bottled ?
